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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Style Chicken a L'Orange

Learn how to make this delicious Mexican-style Chicken a L'Orange recipe which is great for serving the whole family.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Mexican
Keyword: chicken, chicken a l'orange, french food, mexican food
Servings: 6 Pieces of Chicken
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Charbel Barker

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks
  • 2 Onions sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 2 Jalapenos diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgen olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper more to taste

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and let rest, covered in a refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • Heat the oil and pan fry the chicken until it is cooked through, set aside
  • In the same pan, sautee the onions and garlic until the onion is transparent
  • Add the tomatoes and jalapenos and continue cooking for 5 minutes
  • Add the previously cooked chicken, followed by the chicken stock, orange juice, bay leaves, vinegar, oregano, and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and remove from heat
  • For a thicker broth, add the corn starch, dissolved in water, to the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece of Chicken | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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